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Dhow Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Property entrance
Apartment | Terrace/patio
Presidential Double Room | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Hallway

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Kenyatta Road / Baghani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, 397400
  • Mbweni Ruins
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nakupenda Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Freddie Mercury Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room, City View

Standard Triple Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Double Room

Presidential Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, Pool View

Deluxe Room, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Zanzibar Town

Dhow Palace Hotel puts you in the heart of Zanzibar Town, within steps of People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Stone Town hotel include Mbweni Ruins and Nakupenda Beach.

What's nearby

  • Shangani Beach - 5 min walk
  • Old Fort - 5 min walk
  • Forodhani Gardens - 6 min walk
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk
  • Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dhow Palace Hotel

Hotel in Zanzibar Town with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Dhow Palace Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Dhow Palace Hotel. An area shuttle within 60 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Zanzibar Town hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Dhow Palace Hotel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Hindi, Norwegian, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 60 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Dhow Palace Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Dhow Palace Hotel.

Property is also known as

Dhow Hotel
Dhow Palace
Dhow Palace Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Dhow Palace Zanzibar Town
Hotel Dhow
Hotel Dhow Palace
Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar Island/Stone Town
Dhow Palace Hotel Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar Town
Dhow Palace Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town
Dhow Palace Hotel Zanzibar Island/stone Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Dhow Palace Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dhow Palace Hotel?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dhow Palace Hotel on 7 Mar 2025 start from NZ$150.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Yep, Dhow Palace Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dhow Palace Hotel?

Yep, Dhow Palace Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling. You can also find boat tours.

Does Dhow Palace Hotel have a pool?

Dhow Palace Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

Is Dhow Palace Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dhow Palace Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Dhow Palace Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dhow Palace Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dhow Palace Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dhow Palace Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Dhow Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 322 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful room. Property was lovely. Would like to have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Feroz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice convenient location
The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. Breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location and history of the building was unique Room unfortunately had a mildew smell / odor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michiel

Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Quirky hotel in an old building with an open air central courtyard. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting architecture and very spacious room with sitting area. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hot water kettle in room for tea or coffee. Drinking water provided daily, but still in plastic bottles.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Krishna, Blackpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location in the centre of stone town. Classic building. Helpful staff. Breakfast can have more options. Lift did work only occasionally.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Yakup

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not Recommended
The hotel is located on the historical and central part of Zanzibar called Stone Town, so the location is great, nothing to complain. The hotel arranged a taxi pick-up for the airport but the driver was not there, the driver was there but holding another name: Mary Lee. The taxi was very dirty and the driver not very hygenic. We arrived to the hotel with smiling reception but full of unprofessionalism. Me and my brother had booked 2 x Presidential Suites, but even though they had our details they were sloppy and asked unrelevant questions. We got to the rooms, on the 3rd floor next to each other and they were huge and maintained pretty well. As we were very tired we slept directly for 2h and after that wanted to have a shower to refresh up. But the water was not running. Tried to call the reception but either it was busy or no one picked up the phone. Went down in a rush, they said it will come back in 15-20min. It didn't, just imagine you are in a hotel for 12h paying decent amount of money but the water is not running! It was fixed after 2-3h. Another huge issue was internet. It worked well in the lobby but no reception in the rooms! Totally unacceptable in year 2024. We left the hotel around 02:00 AM with another taxi driver the hotel had arranged but this time when he started the car, on the android screen of the taxi an adult movie started to play. He quickly changed it to a muslim prayer. To sum up; historical nice building, But I had expected much more...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was disappoint about not being able to bring a guest to the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel in colonial style. Renovation took place when we stayed there, and that caused noise and dirt/dust. We would stay there again if we came to Stone Town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicolas, LA TRONCHE

Breakfast was mediocre and not ready on time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and centrally based.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristobal

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disgusting Shower
Shower is disgusting, needs to be renewed it, it’s too old, also it stinks all the time, gases come out of piping or somewhere and smells terrible. Bathroom in general needs an upgrade. Other than that did not find any other issue, location is the best right in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very beautiful, it has very nice decoration. Our room was exactly as in the photos, clean and beautiful. Also the staff very welcoming and ready to serve at any time. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anmol

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely traditional Islamic hotel in the heart of Stone town, well worth a stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcome Home
Lovely hotel. Very helpful staff. This is my 2nd time in Zanzibar and 2nd time in this hotel. I would definitely stay here again. Welcome Home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

IBRAHIM

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 1 night in July. Clean boutique hotel close to the beach. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023